Originally Posted by
hamfoh
so the star nut can be pushed down with the tool np even if already inside the tube? the tool is only $20 so I figured I may just pick one up, since I don't have that or any dowels lying around to test it out
also what do you use to cut your tubes? pipe cutter?
I've done it with socket wrench
against the nut inserted into the star and tapped with mallet.
It took me3-4 easy taps.
To have a straight cut I used the old stem that I do not care about and cut it against it.... with electric metal saw.